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Thursday, 9 June 2016

Office Makeup Etiquette

Deciding and choosing the right makeup for a corporate
environment is one of the challenges that many women face today. Looking
competent and professional is very important. If you are a woman who prefers to
work with a bare-faced beauty, you can still learn from this blog whenever you
need to wear makeup. The trick is finding a look that enhances your natural
beauty.

Some of the most successful women I know made an effort to
stand out with their appearance, whether that be with bright lips or their choice
of dress. However, smoky eyes in the workplace are generally considered a
no-no. They either look too sultry or like you didn’t remove last night’s
make-up.

Here are some rules
for a workplace safe look:

1. It has to stand
the test of time; you don’t want to have to keep retouching your look when you
have to dash from meeting to meeting.

2. It has to be
low-maintenance and easy enough for you to be able to complete in a rush. Some
people might be prepared to spend 30 minutes doing their face, but some rather
spend an extra 20 minutes in bed and 10 minutes doing their face. It’s up to
you how will you manage your time for your makeup routine!

3. It should enhance, and not hide who you are.

4. It shouldn’t be distracting; remember, you
want people to impress to you without being mesmerized by your hot red
lipgloss.

5. It should make you feel both comfortable and
amazing.

So, what are some tips and products I can suggest you for
your office makeup?

FACE AND
FOUNDATION:

Always moisturize your skin before applying make-up, but be
sure to use an oil-free moisturizer so that your make-up stays in place. Using
a primer not only helps your make-up last long but also protects your skin. I
have an oily and acidic skin, so I am using hydrating primer and oily free
foundation. Facial mists also are a great way to get a refreshed look
throughout the day. In a matter of few seconds, you will be left with a fresh
face on a hot and sweaty day!

PRODUCTS for my face that I
come back to again and again:

-L’OREAL Hydrafresh Anti Shine Moisturizer

-LOLA Refine Prime Foundation Primer

-L’OREAL True Match Liquid Foundation

-The Face Shop Collagen Water

EYES AND LASHES:

Although you may be in love with the smoky-eye or the
cat-eye, there is a time and a place. Essential to your office look is to wear
a natural eyeshadow that sweeps effortlessly over your lids. Another important
tip for your eyes – no heavy eyeliner! This is the number 1 pet peeve for the
office. Thick eyeliner is one of the things that instantly catches people’s eye
and there is no getting away from the fact that it will make you look caked in
makeup, even if you have done the rest of your face with a natural look. If you
do wear eyeliner to work, I recommend just placing it in the outer corner of
your eye.

PRODUCTS for my eyes that I
come back to again and again:

-Kardashian Palette Eyeshadow Touch Tones

-Kardashian Liquid Eyeliner

-Maybelline Mascara

CHEEKS:

Blush should enhance your lovely face, and while I adore a
gorgeous and rosy, I’m more looking for something to add a touch of color when
I’m at work. Be careful about using anything too shimmery, but a touch of
shimmer looks nice under fluorescent lights that bounce off your cheekbones.

PRODUCT for my cheeks that I
come back to again and again:

-Maybelline Dream Bouncy blush on

LIPS:

With lip color, you have a little bit more freedom to express yourself
than you do at work with eye colors, as long as they aren’t too distracting.
Personally, I love matte mauve and all matte lipsticks.

PRODUCT for my lips that I
come back to again and again:

-NYX Matte Lipstick in Whipped Caviar

-Maybelline 681 Vibrant Violet

-Maybelline LIP Gradation Mauve

-L’OREAL Riche Moisture Matte

I hope these tips will help you to perfect your office look. Remember
girls, there is a time and a place for heavy makeup! While we love a smoky-eye
as much as the next girl, it won’t do to you any favors in the workplace.

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About Joan

Hi, I am Joan and welcome to the "Woman In Me' blog! I consider this as my personal diary where I share 'some' of my personal travels, lifestyle and thoughts. I have a full time job in a corporate office and I'm also a part time Makeup Artist. I am a Filipina who is Korean Enthusiast. I studied Korean Basic Language which I learned how to speak, write and read Hangeul. Know more about me by clicking the image above.